judge advocates
- plural of judge advocate.
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A panel appointed by Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has made a similar recommendation, saying that independent judge advocates should take over the role that commanders currently play.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2021
The independent judge advocates would decide two key legal questions: whether to charge someone and whether that charge should go to a court-martial.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 3, 2021
In memos to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the service leaders laid out their concerns about the growing push to shift prosecution decisions on sexual assault and possibly other major crimes to independent judge advocates.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2021
“CDR Rugh is one of the most highly-respected judge advocates on active duty in the Navy,” wrote Reismeier, who served as the Navy’s chief judge.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2016
Panetta said he is increasing funding for investigators and judge advocates to receive specialized training to deal with sexual assault cases.
From Reuters ● Jan. 19, 2012
